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Full recognition of agriculture and forestry’s value to carbon sequestration.
We oppose:
Mandatory restrictions to achieve reduced
agricultural greenhouse gas emissions. Mandates, such as carbon taxes or fees and cap and trade policies.
Any attempt to regulate emissions from animals. Emission control rules for farming practices, farm equipment, grain handling facilities, etc. Department of Environmental Quality involvement in the determination of energy needs; that is the role of the Michigan Public Service Commission. Non-scientific assumptions linking bio-fuel production and international land use. 
#78 GAME FARMS AND HUNTING PRESERVES
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Michigan game breeders and hunting preserve operations that breed, feed, and graze privately-owned animals are an integral part of the agricultural economy of the State. The industry is concerned about increased government restrictions on the use of farms for the purpose of hunting.
We support legislation that provides opportunities and protection for this growing segment of Michigan agriculture.
We support the elimination of feral swine.
On October 8, 2011, an invasive species order went into effect naming certain species of swine as invasive. We support this order and the continued development and implementation of regulations on hunting facilities that allow swine hunting. These rules would include, but not be limited to:
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Disease testing for all incoming and outgoing animals.
Strict fencing requirements to eliminate the potential of recreationally hunted swine escaping into the wild.
Following all standard and accepted practices for swine meat production operations in regard to interstate and international animal movement. Hunting swine population shall consist of sterile animals only.
Permanent individual animal identification on all animals used for breeding and stocking of swine in hunting facilities.
Record keeping of all incoming and outgoing animals.
All cost of regulation shall be paid for by a licensing fee structure. 